Leonard Joseph Snyder

  • Leonard Joseph Snyder

Leonard Joseph Snyder

Leonard Joseph Snyder, DMD, 84, of Mountain Top, formerly Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.


Born in Wilkes-Barre on July 22, 1937, he was the son of the late Alexander and Teresa Murcavage Snyder. He was the husband of Barbara Bradshaw Snyder and the late Marilyn Krackenfels Snyder.


Len was a 1955 graduate of Coughlin High School and a 1959 graduate of King's College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He was a 1964 graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry. Following graduation, Dr. Snyder served two years as an Air Force captain and dentist at Lockbourne Air Force Base, Columbus, Ohio. He returned to Wilkes-Barre in 1966 to begin an illustrious 40-year career in general dentistry.


Dr. Snyder was a member of the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association and past president of the Luzerne County Dental Association. He served on the executive committee for the King's College Century Club, as head of the dental division of the United Way Campaign of Wyoming Valley and as a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. He was a faithful parishioner of St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre, and the St. Conrad's Y.M. Society. Lifelong friendships were developed in the bowling lanes between "Doc" and his fellow St. Conrad's teammates on Wednesday nights. He also volunteered for Bishop Hoban Parents' Club, the Wilkes-Barre Kiwanis Club and was a member of the Meadow Run/Mountain Lake Parks Association.


Above all, Dr. Snyder was a beloved dad to his six children, his four adult stepchildren and his 26 grandchildren. He was happiest surrounded by those he loved and sharing in their activities. Pop's kitchen never closed and was often the centerpiece of his busy family. With the blended family came "Pop and Barb's Annual Christmas Cookie Party," a new tradition which brought three generations and two families together.


Dr. Snyder loved spending time at the family beach home in Long Beach Island, N.J. There, he and his family created some of their most cherished memories which will always remain with them as a reflection of their love and family unity. Len had a passion for travel. He and Marilyn visited some of the most beautiful destinations and always returned with gifts and exciting stories to share with their children. In addition to roles as father and doctor, Leonard was a gifted artist, a skilled carpenter and loved hunting on Hollyhock Farm with his boys. He will be forever missed.


Len was preceded in death by his son, Leonard J. Snyder Jr.; grandson, Patch Snyder; and two sisters, Teresa Gritzer and Eleanor Konchuba.


Surviving, in addition to his wife, Barbara, are children, attorney Mary Coolican, Moosic; Dr. Christopher and wife, Dr. Jill Snyder, Sugarloaf Twp.; attorney Nancy and husband, Dr. David Shemo, Wyoming; attorney Kathleen and husband, Jonathan Kinne, Media; Darren Snyder, Wilkes-Barre; daughter-in-law, Janine Snyder Oldenhage and husband, David, Spring Lake, N.J.; stepchildren, Michael and wife, Stacey Bradshaw, Duryea; Eileen and husband, Craig Coslett, Mountain Top; Brian and wife, Tracie Bradshaw, Hanover Twp.; and Kevin Bradshaw, Mountain Top; 26 grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Saturday in St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Bear Creek. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre.


Memorial contributions may be made to the Snyder Family Scholarship Fund at King's College, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.

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